Context: Bharat Innovates Exposition is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, alongside the 18th BRICS Summit, showcasing 37 Indian deep-tech innovations.
Key Innovations
- AI-enabled cervical cancer screening
- Floating solar photovoltaic (PV)
- Marine robotics
- Rare-earth-free electric powertrains
- AI-based maternal–fetal monitoring systems
BRICS Innovation Focus
- Aligned with India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
- Supports the BRICS Education Track priority of “Enhancing Research, Innovation and Start-up Ecosystems.”
- Connects Indian startups, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), laboratories and research parks with global investors, universities, governments and industry.
- Deep-tech: Technology based on substantial scientific or engineering advances, often involving areas such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, biotechnology and quantum technologies.
- Floating solar PV: Solar photovoltaic panels installed on water bodies; helps utilise water surfaces while potentially reducing land requirement and evaporation.
- Rare-earth-free powertrains: Aim to reduce dependence on rare-earth elements commonly used in some high-performance permanent-magnet electric motors.
